Clavichord

4 definitions found

From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:

  Clarichord \Clar"i*chord\, n. [F. clatocorde, fr.L. clarus clear
     + chorda string. See {Chord}.]
     A musical instrument, formerly in use, in form of a spinet;
     -- called also {manichord} and {clavichord}.
     [1913 Webster]



From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:

  Clavichord \Clav"i*chord\, n. [F. clavicorde, fr. L. clavis key
     + chorda string.] (Mus.)
     A keyed stringed instrument, now superseded by the
     pianoforte. See {Clarichord}.
     [1913 Webster]

From WordNet (r) 2.0 [wn]:

  clavichord
       n : an early stringed instrument like a piano but with more
           delicate sound

From Moby Thesaurus II by Grady Ward, 1.0 [moby-thes]:

  38 Moby Thesaurus words for "clavichord":
     Klavier, Steinway, baby grand, cembalo, clarichord, clavicembalo,
     clavicittern, clavicymbal, clavicytherium, clavier, concert grand,
     cottage piano, couched harp, dulcimer harpsichord, grand,
     grand piano, hammer dulcimer, harmonichord, harpsichord, manichord,
     manichordon, melodion, melopiano, monochord, pair of virginals,
     parlor grand, pianette, pianino, piano, piano-violin, pianoforte,
     sostinente pianoforte, spinet, square piano, upright,
     upright piano, violin piano, virginal